Fibroid Treatment
OBGYNs | Rochester Hills
Fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) tumors that develop in the uterus. Seventy to eighty percent of women will develop fibroids at some time. The cause of fibroids is not understood, however they may in part be genetic. The likelihood for developing fibroids increases with age. African American women, as well as women suffering from obesity, are at greater risk of fibroids.
While most women with fibroids have no symptoms and require no treatment, for some patients fibroids can cause extremely heavy and painful periods, and/or interfere with the ability to become pregnant.
For these women, Contemporary Obstetrics & Gynecology offers the latest, most advanced diagnosis and treatment options to stop the suffering of fibroids, as well as to improve your chances of getting pregnant.
FIBROID TREATMENTS
Symptoms of
Uterine Fibroids & Polyps
- Heavy or very long periods
- Bleeding between periods
- Pelvic pain or cramping
- Feeling of pressure in pelvis
- Frequent need to urinate
- Lower back pain
- Painful intercourse
- Difficulty becoming pregnant
Diagnosing
Uterine Fibroids & Polyps
- Transvaginal ultrasound- An ultrasound performed inside the vagina is often the first imaging test.
- MRI- An MRI can reveal the size, number & location of fibroids, without radiation.
- Sonohysterogram- Fluid is injected into the uterus during ultrasound, to show more detail.
- Hysteroscopy- A lighted scope is inserted through the vagina into the uterus & transmits the image onto a screen.
Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
for Fibroids & Polyps
When medical management – such as medication – is insufficient to alleviate the symptoms of fibroids, surgery may be a patient’s best option. The skilled women’s surgeons at Contemporary Obstetrics & Gynecology are leaders in the latest, most minimally invasive surgical treatments for fibroids.
We offer hysteroscopic myomectomy to remove problematic intrauterine tissue, including fibroids & polyps, without having to remove the uterus. This advanced procedure allows the surgeon to remove any growths in the uterus, while preserving the form and functioning of the uterus. Preserving the uterus enables women who have undergone the procedure to still bear children in the future.
If you are suffering from the pain and inconvenience caused by uterine fibroids or polyps, schedule an appointment with our caring gynecologists today to learn more about Hysteroscopic Myomectomy, and see if it is a good option for you.
